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Honda QC3 vs Simple Wave

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 6 Oct 2026.

Honda QC3
Simple Wave

Honda

QC3

From ₹1.35 Lakh

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Simple Energy

Wave

From ₹1.1 Lakh

Full Wave page Change
Honda QC3QC3 · ₹1.35 Lakh
Simple WaveWave S 2.2 · ₹1.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price QC3: ₹1.35 Lakh Wave: ₹1.1 Lakh (ahead) Wave ₹25,001 cheaper
Braking QC3: Combined braking (CBS) Wave: Not listed
Range QC3: 151 km (ahead) Wave: 110 km IDC claim
Power QC3: Not published Wave: 4.5 kW
Versions QC3: 1 Wave: 6 (ahead)

Pick the QC3 for more range.

Pick the Wave for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.35 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,362 a month
₹1,935 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
Not listed
4.5 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
151 km
110 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Not listed
Simple Energy
Model Line
Not listed
Wave (Family Electric Scooter)
India Launch Date
Not listed
2 September 2026
Deliveries Start
Not listed
Late September 2026

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Hub-mounted electric motor
Not listed
Battery Capacity
3.0 kWh fixed Li-ion battery
Not listed
Charging Time
0-80% in 2 hours 40 minutes, 0-100% in about 4 hours
Not listed
Charger
Portable plug-in charger included, works off a standard home power socket
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not listed
Braking System
Combi Brake System (CBS)
Not listed
Wheel Type
12-inch alloy wheels, front and rear
Not listed
Tyres
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers
Not listed

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT instrument console
Not listed
Navigation
Turn-by-turn navigation via Honda RoadSync
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Smart Key
Keyless Smart Key system
Not listed
Connected Features
Honda RoadSync app-based connected features
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Under-Seat Storage
32 litres, up from the QC1's 26 litres
Not listed

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Chemistry
Not listed
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Battery Options
Not listed
2.2 kWh / 2.7 kWh / 3.7 kWh / 5 kWh
Top Speed
Not listed
75 km/h (2.2 and 2.7 kWh variants), 90 km/h (3.7 and 5 kWh variants)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Range & Charging

Home Charger
Not listed
750 W
Charging Time, 0 to 80 percent (2.2 kWh)
Not listed
2 hours 15 minutes

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type
Not listed
220 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum, with CBS
Front Suspension
Not listed
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twin Shock Absorbers
Wheel Size (Front/Rear)
Not listed
12-inch / 12-inch
Tyre Section
Not listed
90-section

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Length
Not listed
920 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
775 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
175 mm
Kerb Weight, Wave S
Not listed
124.5 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave
Not listed
121 kg
Kerb Weight, Wave+
Not listed
128 kg
Total Storage
Not listed
70 Litres (63L underseat, 3L front apron cubby, 4L side Pill Storage pocket)

Safety & ADAS

Traction Control
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Hill Hold Assist
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Anti-theft Tracking
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants
Crawl Mode
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Interior & Cockpit

USB Charging
Not listed
Yes, on TFT-equipped variants

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight
Not listed
Full LED, horizontal LED light bar design
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Tail Light
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Colours Charging & Warranty

Charger Included
Not listed
750 W home charger, standard

Choice

Versions
1 version
6 versions
Price range
₹1.35 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

QC3₹1.35 Lakh Wave S 2.7 EBN₹1.4 Lakh Wave ₹4,999 more

On-road price in six cities

QC3 QC3 against Wave Wave S 2.2

CityQC3WaveGap
Mumbai₹1.41 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹25,426 less
Pune₹1.41 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹25,426 less
New Delhi₹1.41 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹25,426 less
Bengaluru₹1.41 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹25,426 less
Chennai₹1.41 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹25,426 less
Hyderabad₹1.41 Lakh₹1.15 LakhWave ₹25,426 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the QC3 or the Wave?

The Wave, by ₹25,001 on the versions compared here: QC3 QC3 at ₹1.35 Lakh against Wave Wave S 2.2 at ₹1.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.41 Lakh against ₹1.15 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The QC3 claims 151 km against 110 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,362 a month for the QC3 and ₹1,935 for the Wave, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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